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@kran. I used to add the following disclaimer to the AC setups I posted over at the dreaded RD:
Why I test at Elkhart Lake. 1. It doesn't have any stupidly slow hairpins or chicanes, which interfere with repeatability...at least the way I drive. Spa would be ideal for testing if it weren't for that ugly, contorted chicane at the end of the lap. 2. The Carousel. Unlike the Nordschleife's Karusel (tight and lumpy), RA's Carousel (fast and smooth) is the closest thing you'll find to a high-speed, steady-state skid pad (or 'pan' as they call it in Blighty). It will give you an indication of absolute grip, with numbers you can compare, car-to-car and setup-to-setup (anything under 100 mph = pokey; anything over = speedy). 3. The Kink. The scariest turn in North America. Little cars will barely notice it, but big cars will make or break a decent lap-time depending on whether your setup allows you to take it flat out. Or not.
Thanks everyone for your answers! I have not tried Lake Elkhard, I think it is a very long test track, but I will try. Krema Test is a good track and very well suited for tests. In the Magni Course track, I really like the second turn (arc) and braking in this turn - this will show how your car is made. Also, a bunch of turns, which starts under the bridge, after a long straight, is also good for a car test. And of course, a bunch of last turns shows what the physics of the car is worth. I have tried a lot of tracks, but the Magni Course has been the best for me lately for the test.I personally use Crema Test Track/Complex by @RMi_wood
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